From Brunei to China
When travelling from Brunei to China: None of your Brunei plug types fit in China. You will need a travel adapter. Voltage is different (240V → 230V). Check your charger label; if it doesn’t list 230V you’ll also need a voltage converter. Frequency is the same at 50Hz.
Brunei
ChinaYour plugs
Type G
No fit
Accepted in China
Type A
Type I
0 of 1 plug type(s) match
You: G • China: A, I
No fit for: G
Voltage: 240V → 230V
Different voltage
You may need a voltage converter.
Frequency: 50Hz → 50Hz
Same frequency
You will need an adapter and likely a converterAdapters you may need
Your plug shape does not fully match. Voltage differs; check for 100–240V support.
About electricity in China
China runs on 230V/50Hz with Type A, C, and I sockets. Modern buildings often have universal sockets that accept all three.
Grid & history
China operates the world’s largest electricity grid. Coal still provides the majority of supply, but the country also leads the world in solar and wind installation and operates both the largest hydro plant (Three Gorges) and a fast-growing nuclear fleet.
Availability
Supply is reliable in cities and tourist areas. The rural west and remote mountainous areas can see occasional outages.
Sockets & hotels
Type A (US-style flat pins) and Type I (the Australian and Chinese three-pin) are both in use, often in the same socket, and Type C (Europlug) usually fits as well.
Energy mix
Coal still primary, but renewables and nuclear are scaling fast.
Practical tips
- A universal adapter with A and I prongs is safest.
- Chinese Type I sockets are slightly different from Australian Type I, but in practice the plugs are interchangeable.
- Voltage is 230V, so US-only appliances need a converter, not just an adapter.
Frequently asked questions
- Will my Brunei plug work in China?
- No. None of your Brunei plugs (Type G) fit in China sockets (Type A, Type I), so you will need a travel adapter.
- What plug type does China use?
- China uses Type A, Type I. The supply is 230V at 50Hz.
- Do I need a voltage converter for China when travelling from Brunei?
- China runs on 230V, while Brunei uses 240V. Check your charger label for a 100 to 240V rating; if it does not list 230V you will also need a voltage converter.
- Is the electrical frequency in China the same as Brunei?
- Frequency in China is 50Hz, the same as Brunei.